As one of the most competitive battleground states, Georgia is also expected to play a major part in the 2024 presidential election, meaning that exercising the right to vote is more important than ever.
With several newly-drawn districts for state and federal legislative seats, voters should check their My Voter Page at https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/ to view the most up-to-date information about their registration status, polling locations, and elected officials.
Aug. 19: This is the first day voters can request an absentee ballot for the general election in Georgia.
Oct. 7: This is the last day for Georgia residents to register to vote or change their address for general election (and for the runoff, if applicable). Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. It is also the day registrars will begin mailing absentee ballots to voters who have requested them.
Oct. 15: Early voting begins for the general election in Georgia.
Oct. 25: This is the last day voters can request an absentee ballot for the general election in Georgia.
Nov. 1: Early voting ends for the general election in Georgia.
Nov. 5: Election day for the general election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mail-in ballots must be received by the time polls close on election day.
Nov. 8: This is the deadline for provisional voters to present any missing documentation to their county registrar. It is also the deadline for voters to cure ballots with missing signatures or incorrect ID information. All corrections must be completed by 5 p.m.